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ATSIMO ANDREFANA – Polio continues to spread

Six cases of polio have been identified across three districts in the Atsimo Andrefana region, prompting the launch of a massive vaccination campaign. Although Madagascar officially declared the end of its polio epidemic in May 2025, the disease persists. Since the beginning of this year, six cases have been detected in the Atsimo Andrefana region: […]

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Political Power in Madagascar as Seen by Travelers

In the 18th century, Barthélémy Huet de Froberville translated the terms ‘government’ and ‘power’ as ‘Fiandria’ in his ‘Manuscript Dictionary of Madagascar’. Although the missionary never set foot on the Great Island, he relied on the accounts of various travelers and authors. Citing Fressanges, he noted that forms of government varied by province. While power

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ATHLETICS – PORTRAIT – Ny Aina Anna Andrianjafy at the dawn of a promising career

Approaching her 19th birthday, Ny Aina Anna Andrianjafy is already establishing herself as one of the great hopes of Malagasy athletics. A specialist in the 400m and 400m hurdles, the young athlete just secured an impressive haul of nine gold medals at the national championships this past weekend. Behind these performances lies a clear ambition:

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Carion Center gets a makeover

One year behind schedule, the Carion National Technical Center has undergone a makeover after 20 years of existence. Renovation work is apparently complete. The twenty-five players selected for the first U17 generation following the ‘Best against the Best’ tournament, held as part of the FIFA ‘Talent Development Scheme’ which concluded on Sunday after two weeks,

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ARTISTIC DIVERSITY – Hosotra opens its doors to all artistic expressions

The Hosotra Festival is broadening its horizons, now encompassing painting, sculpture, crafts, slam, poetry, cinema, and contemporary artistic practices. The Hosotra Festival is scaling up. Long associated primarily with painting, the artistic event, held from August 8 to 29, is now opening its doors to various disciplines to further promote creativity and access to culture.

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Antananarivo Urban Commune: Housing allowance set at 50,000 Ariary

The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has set the housing allowance for its employees at 50,000 Ariary, a figure aligned with its current financial capacity. Feno Ralambomanana, President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Antananarivo, clarified this in response to staff demands, noting that discussions have already been initiated with workers on the matter. The

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ROAD SAFETY – Non-compliant lights persist

Some vehicles continue to circulate with non-compliant lights, despite the ban. At dawn on Sunday, on National Route 2, motorists had to stop when encountering vehicles equipped with LED strips. “I couldn’t see anything when faced with that blinding light,” testified Jao Raharison, a driver. However, road safety control operations are continuing. During an operation

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Sômarôho Festival: Popular Fervor Boosts Cultural Influence

The 13th edition of the Sômarôho Festival once again drew large crowds to Nosy Be. Beyond the popular enthusiasm, the event confirms its significant cultural, tourism, and economic weight for the island. From August 5th to 9th, the festival transformed Nosy Be into the cultural capital of Madagascar. With international headliner Shenseea and local star

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FOOTBALL – TRAINING CLUB – Delta United Demands Versatility

First talent scouting session. The technical staff of the football training club Delta United launched the recruitment of their future U17 and U20 players this Saturday at the Esca field in Antanimena. Approximately three hundred interested youths in the relevant age categories responded to the call from the new training club. “The required criteria include,

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FLYOVER PROJECT – Work begins following the departure of expropriated residents

Property owners affected by the expropriations for the Flyover project have begun receiving their compensation. They have a one-month deadline after payment to vacate the premises. The countdown has begun for homeowners in the Anosizato Atsinanana fokontany. Once compensated, they have one month to leave. “Demolition of the houses will take place one month after

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